Hotel Management

Program Level: Degrees, Certificates
Department: Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Institute: Business & Entrepreneurship
College: SPC

What is the Hotel Management program?

The Mission of the Hotel Management Program is to prepare students for supervisory positions in a variety of departments within the hotel industry, including front office, catering, sales, guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, and others.

What will I learn?

The competencies needed to be successfully employed in the hotel management industry. 

What can I do with this course of study?

Pursue a career in Hotel Manager, Front Desk Manager, Hotel Sales Manager, Catering Sales Manager, Convention Manager, and Food and Beverage Management.

What's special about the program?

The program provides a variety of opportunities to interact with industry professionals or to meet potential employers via panel discussions, guest speakers, field trips, career fairs, and industry-hosted events. There are numerous opportunities for “on property/hands-on/field” experience via practicums and out-of-class assignments. The program also prides itself in giving back to the community and profession by participating in industry functions such as golf tournaments, trade shows, property competitions, luncheons, and a variety of community service activities.

 The tourism industry has an estimated $19 billion impact on San Antonio's economy.

Contact Information

Department Chair:
Frank Salinas, CCC, CCE, M.Ed
jsalinas@alamo.edu

210-486-2311
MLK Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts (THCA) Building, 318A

Program Director:
David Uminski
duminski@alamo.edu
210-486-2310
MLK Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts (THCA) Building, 304
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ACPHA Accredited Program - Grant of Accreditation for seven years
(2019-2026)